Best One (Lever Drive) food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bolton
Best One (Lever Drive) holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 14 January 2023, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 270-272 Lever Street, Bolton, BL3 6PD
How it compares in Bolton
In Bolton, 55% of rated places manage a 5, so Best One (Lever Drive) sits behind roughly 1,220 nearby businesses. 22% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,220 | 55% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 476 | 22% | ← Best One (Lever Drive) | |
| 3 out of 5 | 315 | 14% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 76 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 103 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 10 | <1% |
A further 186 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Best One (Lever Drive) none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Best One (Lever Drive), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Bridgeman Breakfast Club Caring Premises | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2016 |
| Bishop Bridgeman C of E School School/college/university | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Bolton Muslim Girls' School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2019 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2024 |
| AQSA food store Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| Adam Mini Mart Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2023 |
| Ahmed Poultry Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2025 |
Questions about Best One (Lever Drive)
What is Best One (Lever Drive)'s food hygiene rating?
Best One (Lever Drive) has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bolton Council on 14 January 2023.
Is Best One (Lever Drive) safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Best One (Lever Drive) last inspected?
Best One (Lever Drive) was last inspected on 14 January 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bolton Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Best One (Lever Drive)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Best One (Lever Drive) compare to other places in Bolton?
55% of the 2,200 rated food businesses in Bolton hold the top rating of 5, while Best One (Lever Drive) holds a 4. 476 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bolton Council inspects Best One (Lever Drive) and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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